Sunday, August 28, 2011

Bagyong Mina - PAGASA Weather Update August 28, 3 p.m.

At 11:00 a.m. today, Bagyong "MINA" (NANMADOL) has accelerated slightly and still continues to move North Northwestward.

Bagyong "Mina" is estimated based on satellite and surface data at 60 km West of Basco, Batanes (20.5�N, 121.3�E) with maximum sustained winds of 120 kph near the center and Gustiness of up to 150 kph.

PUBLIC STORM WARNING SIGNAL

Signal No.3 (100-185 kph winds):

Batanes Group of Island

Signal No. 2 (60-100 kph winds):

Babuyan Group of Islands

Calayan Group of Islands

Ilocos Norte

Signal No. 1 (45-60 kph winds):

Cagayan

Apayao

Abra

Ilocos Sur

2-DAY WEATHER FORECAST

Monday morning: 260 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes

Tuesday morning: 530 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes

Public Storm Warning Signals elsewhere now lowered.

Residents in low lying and mountainous areas particularly the western section of Northern and Central Luzon are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas are alerted against big waves or storm surges generated by this tropical cyclone.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10-20 mm per hour within the 550 km diameter of the typhoon.